Superact is pleased to announce that they have been successful in securing funding to support a second phase of their 2015 project Exe-Arts.
The new project, Exe-Arts Plus, will be delivering open community creative workshops from both Exeter Community Centre and St. Sidwell’s Community Centre.
Exe-Arts Plus will offer taster courses in a variety of art forms at a very accessible price during the Autumn 2016 and Winter/Spring of 2017, including workshops, such as painting, ceramics, graffiti art, photography, story telling, sculpture and fabric arts. Superact is a not for...
Devon site manager Bob Maund has been recognised for his commitment to quality with a coveted regional award from housebuilder Barratt Homes.
Bob Maund works at the five star housebuilder’s Riverside Park development in Barnstaple and has been named as Barratt’s leading site manager in the west.
Barratt chief executive officer David Thomas visited Riverside Park this week to see the high quality homes Bob and his team are creating and to offer his congratulations.
“It is great to see Bob doing so well,’’ he said. “We are very proud of the quality of our new homes,...
Lovely veue next to the river on Exeter's Historic Quayside. Lots of arts crafts and gifts all by local makers. Also spinning and weaving demonstrations, Devon fudge and Face Painting
Topsham Pool has exciting developments in the pipeline thanks to a generous £20,000 grant from Coastal Recycling’s Community Fund.
The donation will replace the underground network of pipes that feed the pool with a fresh supply of water. The leaking existing pipes are part of the original infrastructure, installed in 1979 when the pool was built. Devon based Isca Pools have been commissioned to carry out this essential work during the winter season when the pool is closed.
The pool, which is run by volunteers, will seize this opportunity to carry out another significant...
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Dartmoor resident Pamela Woods as a new Member to serve on Dartmoor National Park Authority. She is appointed to represent the national interest and sit alongside County, District and Parish representatives.
Pamela brings a wealth of experience to her role having worked for many years as a senior manager with a leading national charity. She subsequently ran her own management consultancy working with national, regional and local not-for-profit, public and private organisations, carrying out management and...
As Morris Dancing sides around the country wrap up their summer schedule and open up their practice evenings to novices, the men of Exeter Morris and the women of Glory of the West are inviting anyone who has ever enjoyed watching Morris Dancers to come along and try it out for themselves.
The two sides have got together to host another Morris Dancing ‘Have a Go’ evening in the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral’s Chapter House on Thursday 6 October at 8pm. If you entered 2016 looking for a new challenge, but haven’t found it yet, here are ten reasons to give Morris a go. . ....
The repainting and refurbishment of the outside of the Exeter Picturehouse, to coincide with the cinema’s 20th anniversary this October, is now complete.
The final touches were applied this week, including the addition of specially designed huge screen prints of some of the most iconic films of the last 20 years as chosen by staff and regulars, including Amelie, Buena Vista Social Club and The Motorcycle Diaries.
The designs were put together by Joint Assistant Manager George Barron at the Double Elephant Print Workshop, based at the Phoenix, and are a striking complement...
Cult Rhythm and Blues heroes Nine Below Zero are currently touring the UK in support of their brand new album 13 Shades of Blue, and will be performing at The Phoenix on 14th October. Nine Below Zero tour with line-up of 3 original band members; Dennis Greaves (guitar/vocals), Mark Feltham (harmonica), Mickey ‘Stix’ Burkey (drums) and Ben Willis (bass) as well as additional horn section, keyboards, violin and backing vocalists, creating an exciting new Nine Below Zero Big Band sound after an impressive live debut on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury 2016. Since their formation in 1977 NINE...
Under the new headship of Sarah Dunn, The Maynard School in Exeter has launched a brand new award scheme that will significantly cut the costs of tuition fees and open up opportunities for families who may not otherwise be able to afford the excellence of a private education.
“We may well be in a relatively prosperous area, but there is no question that we have a moral obligation to open the school gates a little wider,” said Miss Dunn. “This is a very exciting time for The Maynard; schools should be accessible by nature and I’m hoping that these awards will reflect this ethos by...
Chilcotts Auctioneers has swelled its ranks with the addition of a new apprentice saleroom assistant.
Bea Bandyszewska, from Luppit, has joined the Silver Street auction room on an apprenticeship scheme through Exeter College. Previously, she attended Honiton Community College, studying A Levels in Health & Social Care, Business Studies and IT.
Of her decision to undertake an apprenticeship, Bea said: “I wasn’t particularly interested in going to university, but was fired up by the idea of training and working at the same time.
